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It is our position that, while limited government is attractive in many ways, it remains in our best interest for certain services to remain centralized. Fire protection may be such a service. In Obion County, Tennessee, Gene Cranick’s home burned while local volunteer firefighters stood by. Even with equipment on the scene, the decision was made because the group is funded privately, and Cranick had failed (he claims inadvertently) to pay a $75 premium owed for fire protection services. Ultimately, firefighters defended neighboring houses benefitting from having paid-up the for-fee service, but Cranick’s home was a complete loss.

A robust debate as to what role government should play and how much individuals must pay for it to fulfill such a part is good. But allowing risk to the health and safety of citizens through unfettered fires seems extreme. Uninsured homes are routinely flooded, and, yet, resources are deployed to the benefit of those homeowners. We do not advocate for a free-ride and would argue that an appropriate charge for uninsured fire services might be instituted as a lien against the property.

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It is our position that there are lessons to be learned from the mining disaster in Chile. The rescued workers are fine examples of the human capacity for survival. These men have proven that despite overwhelming obstacles, humans have an amazing ability to adapt. In crisis, the Chilean President demonstrated true leadership. He pushed for action, refused to accept defeat and rallied his country and the world for assistance.

Utilizing government and private sector assets, 12 nations, including our own NASA scientists and drilling experts, combined the best and brightest minds to bring the miners back to daylight and back to their loved ones. While trapped, ordinary men overcame fear of mortality, realized the strengths and gifts of their peers, organized, and proceeded with bravery and pragmatism. As each miner emerged from deep beneath the earth, fellow citizens cheered for Chile – a unification of a nation.

How does the handling of this disaster stand in contrast to recent crises in the U.S.? Hurricane Katrina and the oil spill disasters seemed fraught with delay, bureaucracy, red tape and confusion over who was in charge.

The ensuing blame-game created division and a spirit of partisanship. We could learn by the Chilean example.

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Our nation has all sorts of arcane, nonsensical laws on the books. Each week, we’ll share one with you.

In Delaware, it is illegal to lie down on a Fenwich Island beach at night.

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Every week, we will print a portion of the U.S. Constitution, followed by a portion of the Indiana Constitution. We encourage you to benchmark government policies against these bedrock documents. Today: the Indiana Constitution.

ARTICLE 2. Suffrage and Election.

Section 10. No person who may hereafter be a collector or holder of public moneys, shall be eligible to any office of trust or profit, until he shall have accounted for, and paid over, according to law, all sums for which he may be liable.

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tinuously, an appointment pro tempore shall not be reckoned a part of that term.

Section 12. In all cases, except treason, felony, and breach of the peace, electors shall be free from arrest, in going to elections, during their attendance there, and in returning from the same.

Section 13. All elections by the People shall be by ballot; and all elections by the General Assembly, or by either branch thereof, shall be viva voce.

Section 14. (a) General elections shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

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From the backshop City workers doing good, charitable turns Some very cool charitable movements have made their way into the city through the years, and what’s going on now at City Hall is worthy of a thumbs-up. Well, nearly every charity effort is fodder of a salute, but for the moment we’ll focus on city employees doing feel-good lifting. A 7-year-old Oak Trace Elementary School student, Spencer Lancaster, is battling brain cancer. To help his family battle the medical bills, city workers have been “paying” $2 each Friday to wear blue jeans. There are 50/50 drawings and a repository into which employees can drop cash “just because.” It’s grassroots, won’t make national headlines, and it’s a tremendously wonderful gesture. And now, they’re selling “Spencer bracelets” for $5 a pop. It should be an “automatic.” You can get them at City Hall. For more information, call 804.3004. Please do your part to help Spencer and his family. We certainly will.

••• Our neighbor to the southeast, the town of Fishers, all 27,245 households (as of our last count), on Jan. 25 will take delivery of the first issue of Current in Fishers. It’s an exciting time in the growth of our young company.

Brian Kelly & Steve Greenberg The folks in Fishers will get the news and information for which they asked in our independent and comprehensive marketplace study, and our advertisers will have yet another market for which they asked. Current in Fishers will join our Westfield, Carmel and Noblesville editions. We see the addition of the Fishers paper to be a perfect pairing with merchants in the other three key Hamilton County cities. It’s going to be a great way to cross-promote advertisers’ offerings – in addition to news and information - to all municipalities. Anything we can do to drive the local economy and keep dollars in our communities, we’re all for it!

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By Terry Anker It never seems to fail whenever and wherever my travel takes me far from home, I encounter an acquaintance, often someone from our very own hometown. How can it be that we never see each other locally, yet here we are meeting in an airport in Paris! Over the years, I have accumulated an impressive collection of meetings in far flung places. There were friends from high school that we saw in Amsterdam and a chance meeting with a transactional attorney in Saigon.

What a small world, we’d exclaim. How can it be possible that we’d meet each other so far from home?

But I’m not sure that it is so terribly surprising. Didn’t we learn long ago that birds of a feather flock together? We behave in ways that are startlingly consistent with our peer group.

We stay in the same hotels. We eat at the same restaurants. And, we shop in the same stores. In a way that defies our intuition, it isn’t really that shocking that we encounter like minded folks

with such great regularity. In fact, shouldn’t we be more concerned if we don’t see someone we know?

I have long been amused by those who work so hard to be entirely different that they end up being completely different in exactly the same way as scores of others similarly situated. In my college days, there were those early adapters of the “Goth” aesthetic, wearing nothing but black and expressing a disposition of general and intentional displeasure with the world. It struck me that they were as tightly identified with their social group as the most self-conscious fraternity member coordinating his attire to the house alpha dog. Does peer identity matter? Probably.

Isn’t it part of our nature? And doesn’t it feel good to be connected?

Terry Anker is an associate editor of Current Publishing, LLC. You may e-mail him at terry@ currentincarmell.com.

It isn’t really that shocking that we encounter like minded folks with such great regularity. In fact, shouldn’t we be more concerned if we don’t see someone we know?

READER'S VIEW Our children’s education should not be sacrificed Editor, I am writing in regards to the upcoming referendum being imposed by the Westfield Washington School District. As a parent, I cannot imagine why this wouldn’t get passed, and here’s why: The Westfield Washington School District is very highly ranked among other districts. We have, in my opinion, the most dedicated and best teachers, staff and administrators. They take their jobs seriously, all while making things fun and also making lasting impressions for our children.

In order to keep our teachers, staff and administration employed, they have all had their salaries frozen, and our administrators have taken a cut in health coverage. And yet, they are still amazing in every way - making our children their top priority.

In the current economy, we are all having to make sacrifices. Personally, my children’s education is not and will not be one of them.

If this referendum is not passed, our already full class sizes will increase because staff will be let go. Less staff equals larger class sizes, and larger class sizes equal some children “falling

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through the cracks”. It’s important enough to me not to let this happen. Our area, like many others, grew quickly but has stagnated in the past couple of years due to the economy. However, things are picking back up with houses being built, therefore adding more children into our schools. More children and less staff makes no sense to me.

I am not only a parent in the Westfield Washington School District, but I am also an active substitute teacher as well as a past PTO President. I have worked alongside the staff in the schools that my children have and are currently attending over the past seven years. Let me tell you that the energy level and morale are high, and the dedication to the students is off the charts. I am not saying this because I am biased. I am saying this because it is a fact. I would like to see ALL of these wonderful qualities continue with the passing of this referendum. The education of our children is very important. They are our future, and don’t we want to give them every opportunity that we can?

Jenni Hoke Parent and PTO president, Westfield Washington Schools

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DISPATCHES » Hearts of Hope HOH-Down – Hearts of Hope, Inc., a philanthropic group comprised of women in Hamilton County, will hold its annual fundraiser, the Hearts of Hope HOH-Down, Oct. 29 at the Robert Irsay Pavillion, 1303 W 116th St. (116th & Ditch Rd.). Over the last few years, the organization has raised more than $60,000 for causes such as Chaucie’s Place and the IU Dance Marathon. This year’s event will benefit Trinity Health. For more information about the event or to become a sponsor, visit www.hearts-of-hope.net. » Mall-o-Ween at Clay Terrace – Little ghouls and goblins will be able to enjoy Halloween fun in a safe, climatecontrolled environment at Clay Terrace’s annual “Mall-o-Ween” event on Saturday.

The entire event will last from 4 to 8 p.m., with carnival games, face painting, skit performances and other family-friendly activities lasting until 6 p.m. Safe trickor-treating will take place at the shopping center for the remaining two hours. For more information, call 818-0725. » Official trick-or-treat hours – The city of Westfield has announced that the city’s official trick-or-treat hours for this Halloween, Sunday Oct. 31, are from 6 to 8 p.m. Questions? Call city hall at 804-3004.

Ode to Halloween

COMMENTARY

By Danielle Wilson

Oh, Halloween, how I love thee.

A night of enchantment and bountiful can-dy.

A time to prepare for that perfect costume, A pointy hat, black cape, and a witch’s broom?

Or maybe a ghost with a simple white sheet, Make sure to hem it or you’ll trip up your feet!

How ‘bout an angel, so lovely and pure?

Little devils would be more accurate for my kids, for sure.

No matter the act or role that they choose, Remember that parents too need treats and/or booze.

A spiced wine or cold beer, it’s really no matter, All Hallows Eve means a night to get fatter!

At Chez Wilson, you see, chili and cornbread do reign, As I sport a fall apron and a dazzling new mane.

‘Cause every Halloween I wear a cool wig, Usually a strawberry-blonde afro that goes over big.

Neighbors don’t know me, which I think is fun, And when the tots go away crying, well, Kids 0, Me 1.

We also decorate to the hilt, mainly just outside, With a graveyard and strobe lights, and goblins who’ve died.

My favorite is our scene with the rusty lawnmower, Underneath which lies a body who moved much slower Than the machine which fatally pinned him beneath And left him in pieces – his arms, legs, and teeth.

There’s spooky music too, and fog on the ground, And motion activated ghouls atop a cemetery mound.

We add a little more décor each October that comes,

Like a beady-eyed raven amongst some fake plastic mums.

Last year was the fog machine, though it actually kind of sucked.

It overheated and shut down; I think we got … screwed.

Fifty dollars for that plus another ten for the “juice”?

I’d been better off with dry ice and a spotlighted noose.

Anyhoo, we adore this most fantastic of eves.

Whether in the heat we sweat or cold temps we freeze.

As long as there’s no rain to ruin the night We’ll traipse through the hood with utter delight.

For on this night of all nights, with magic in the air, We celebrate family and tradition and my fake afro hair.

And recall fond memories of past get-togethers, Of haunted houses gone bad and “It’s the Great Pumpkin” sweaters.

Most importantly we relish our children’s wide eyes, Filled with wonder and excitement and hopes still alive of landing the mother lode of sugar and sweets And setting up shop later to trade jellied feet.

Chocolate trumps all in the Halloween “stores” Until I call them back out for fireside s’mores.

Then it’s off to bed where sleep comes late, As they replay the events of such a wonderful date.

Happy Halloween to you all, and let me leave no doubt, It’s my most favorite day of the year! Peace out.

Danielle Wilson is a Carmel resident and contributing columnist.

You may e-mail her at danielle@currentincarmel.com.

» Haunted Trails – Hamilton County Parks and Recreation will present Haunted Trails, a family-friendly Halloween activity, at Cool Creek Park today, tomorrow and Thursday from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is perfect for families with young children, as it features several “scarefree” activities including hayrides and campfires. Admission is $5 per person.

For more information, visit www.coolcreekhauntedtrails.com. » Ghosts & Goblins 5K/2K – A spooky tradition will haunt the streets of Carmel as costumed characters participate in the second annual Ghosts & Goblins 5K/2K and Wellness Fair to be held Saturday starting and ending at Carmel High School’s cafeteria. The Carmel Clay Education Foundation (CCEF) organized this ghostly athletic event to raise funds mission of to promote academic achievement through education grants and scholarships. Since 1966, CCEF has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships to Carmel High School students and annually provides much-needed teacher grants for classroom enrichment.

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Jamboree promises family fun for a worthwhile cause

By Lauren Burdick Current in Westfield This Saturday, Jamie Robinson and her fellow organizers of the Rally with the Robinson’s Flag Football Jamboree will join football teams from all levels of competition to join in raising money for Cancer Services of Hamilton County.

For Jamie, wife of Mark Robinson, each passing fall marks another milestone, and another year that her husband, for whom the event was originally planned, is healthy. In September of 2008, Mark was diagnosed with colon cancer.

That year, a group of the Robinsons’ friends organized the Flag Football Jamboree to lighten the mood surrounding Mark’s cancer. Today, the event is a celebratory reminder of Mark’s health and hope for a brighter future for cancer patients, according to Jamie.

“The best part of the day is that it’s just very fun for the whole family,” Jamie said. “It’s what the cause is for that makes it special for me.”

While the annual football face-offs between the Westfield Fire Department and Carmel Fire Department, with which Mark works, often provide entertainment from Jamie’s perspective, everyone can get involved in forming their own teams and gathering donations for the event, and no donation is deemed too small for participation.

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Since its inception, the annual Rally with the Robinsons has raised more than $8,000 for Cancer Service of Hamilton County. This year's event will be held Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westfield High School soccer field.

donation,” Jamie said. Checks for donations can be made payable to Cancer Service of Hamilton County. Since its inception, the event has raised over $8,000 for Cancer Service of Hamilton County, with annual proceeds growing each year.

According to Jamie, this is a trend she hopes to see continue, as a few of the registered teams have donated upwards of $1,000 for the cause.

For Jamie, the event holds a special meaning,

as she gets to celebrate the ongoing life of her husband Mark, who is a travel football coach in Westfield for fifth and sixth grade students.

“Each year you just hope that you do better than the year before, and so far that has happened,” Jamie said. “Each year that happens, it’s another year he’s cancer-free.”

The Rally begins at 8 a.m. and lasts until around 5 p.m. at the Westfield High School Soccer field.

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Palladium lineup features classical and country stars Current in Carmel The lineup for the Palladium’s opening season was announced last week under much anticipation and speculation as to who would be performing.

The announcement made on Sunday Oct. 17, included 20 concerts from the different musical series: Classics, Great American Songbook, Jazz Roots, Country, and Dance. The diversity in music style and even performers within the series is one highlight that focuses on the variety of music that the Palladium’s acoustics can manage.

“Our first season offers something for everyone, and we’ve made an effort to be sure our programming is varied and fresh,” said Steven Libman, CEO and President of the Center for the Performing Arts. “In fact, nearly all of our concerts feature artists whom you have not had the opportunity to see and hear in this community in a long time, if ever. As you’ll discover, the Palladium truly is a world-class concert hall.”

Each concert series features several performances. The Classics Series features: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and the Miró Quartet with Lynn Harrell, Vienna Boys Choir,

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Camerata Ireland, St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, Kronos Quartet, and Cleveland Orchestra with Emanuel Ax. The Songbook Series includes performances

by Marvin Hamlisch, Debby Boone, Michael Feinstein, and Glen Campbell with Jimmy Webb.

At the Jazz Series expect a variety of music.

The concerts are Jazz Meets Gospel with Take 6 and Yolanda Adams, the Three Generations of Divas including Dianne Reeves, Jane Monheit and Nikki Yanofsky, as well as the Celebrating Miles concert with Wallace Roney featuring Ron Carter and Marcus Miller featuring Christian Scott, and performances by saxophonists David Sanborn and Candy Dulfer.

The Dance Series provides Latin and funk beats by Tango Buenos Aires and Savion Glover.

The Country Series also features important country starts including Vince Gill, the Wright Brothers Band, the Charlie Daniels Band, and Clint Black.

Tickets to the concerts are on sale now, with series tickets starting at around $100.

Visit www.centerfortheperformingarts.com for details.

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It was clear from the very beginning that Shihan, the lead instructor, did indeed walk the talk. My guys started that day. As I was sitting there watching the class, the thought occurred to me that if I was going to be there with them anyway, why not join them? So I did, and we haven’t looked back.

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By Ken Kingshill My boys and I started taking karate lessons in March. They had been pestering us for a while to take karate, and we figured it was time.

I’d had varying degrees of luck with martial arts schools over the years and I was a bit wary.

They all promise the same thing when it comes to children: discipline, responsibility, focus, selfconfidence, leadership, and self esteem. But the buzz words never really seem to walk the talk.

They lure you in with a week or two of free classes and a free uniform. Then hit you hard to sign a long term contract. After all, if you’re really dedicated to becoming a black belt it shouldn’t matter, right?

Well, I’m here to tell you that Westfield Family Karate is different. I’d heard numerous parents speak highly of their experiences there.

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No matter your age or threshold of fear, there’s a Halloween event for you nearby

By Brandie Bohney Current in Westfield Central Indiana has some impressively frightening events and activities for scaredy-cats of all ages, many of which are hosted right here in Westfield.

One of the events in the Halloween lineup is The Haunted Underground Railroad Walking Tour by Westfield-based Unseen Press. Mike Kobrowski and his wife Nicole, the owners of Unseen Press, have been offering guided walking and bus ghost tours throughout central Indiana since 2002. Both Kobrowski and his wife are members of the Westfield Historical Society, and their work there compliments their haunted tours business.

“We are always doing more research … and that’s what all of our tours are all about: the history of the place and people involved and of course, paranormal ghostly experiences people have had,” he said.

If you’re looking for more scary thrills, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation is offering Haunted Trails at Cool Creek Park tonight through Thursday night from 7 to 10 p.m. each evening.

One-half mile of scary trail walking is followed by storytelling and music around the campfire.

“It features kids from local high schools who set up scenes and scare people as they walk through,” said Marketing and Event Specialist Michele Arndt. She added that the money raised at the events benefits the students’ school groups and several other phil-

anthropic organizations in Hamilton County, including Amanda Strong Food for the Needy.

For younger attendees, a friendly hayride and Halloween craft activities offer fun without fear. “We’ll have some arts and crafts going on in one of the shelters, and all the kids will get trickor-treat bags with some goodies,” Arndt said. The cost is $5 per person for the Haunted Trails, and the scare-free hayride and activities are free.

No matter which combination of fun and terror residents are seeking, from haunted houses to a scary show at Main Street Productions, nearly all options are on the table in Westfield and surrounding areas.

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These kid- and family-friendly events are a cheerier alternative to traditionally scary Halloween activities.

Haunted Trails Hayride, Cool Creek Park Tuesday – Friday, 7 – 10 p.m., free.

ZooBoo at The Indianapolis Zoo and Gardens, 1200 W. Washington St. (Indianapolis) Today – Friday, 2 – 7 p.m., kids 2 – 12 $7.50, adults $12.50 Enjoy pumpkin bowling and smashing among other festivities of this year’s event. Throughout the day, zookeepers conduct animal shows and chats including a Halloween-themed dolphin show and an elephant show where the star performer paints a masterpiece that gets raffled away for free.

Dia de los Muertos at The Indiana State Museum, 650 W. Washington St. (Indianapolis) Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Headless Horseman Hayride The museum gives visitors a chance to learn about the traditions and history behind Día de los Muertos, and to participate in the celebration. Visitors can join in hands-on activities and games, make paper marigolds, drop in on demonstrations, learn about altar (ofrenda) building and discover the cultural significance of the Monarch butterfly’s migration to this celebration.

Headless Horseman Hayride at Conner Prairie (Fishers) Thursday – Saturday, 6 – 9 p.m., Thursday tickets $10 at the door, $8 pre-purchased at Marsh; Friday and Saturday tickets $12 at the door, $10 pre-purchased at Marsh. Members free Thursday, Plus-level members free any evening.

While the Hayride may be too scary for younger children, especially after dark, there are many other events for all ages to participate in: face painting, puppet shows, kids’ crafts, and a Disney movie to name a few.

If you’re looking for serious terror, there are a number of haunted houses and other attractions in the area to get your heart racing.

Unforgiven Souls A smaller haunted house experience, Unforgiven Souls offers about 30 rooms of fear-filled fun 1001 Ransdell Road, Lebanon 765-891-0646, info@unforgivensouls.net $13 per person; doors open at 8 p.m.

No-scare trick-or-treating for free on Halloween from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. www.unforgivensouls.net Slaughterhaus Haunted House & Haunted Woods Laser Tag Post Road Recreation Center (4700 N. Post Road, Indianapolis) creates a thrilling Halloween experience in two forms: a traditional haunted-house thrill, and a laser tag event in their haunted woods area. Discounts are available for purchasing tickets for both activities. $10 for Slaughterhaus, $8 for the Haunted Woods, $15 for both experiences 3 – 10 p.m. tonight through Thursday, 3 - 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.

- 11 p.m. Sataruday, 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Sunday 897-7908, www.postroadrecreationcenter.com Necropolis: City of Perpetual Darkness Dark Armies Paintball Facility (2525 N. Shadeland, Indianapolis) offers three haunted experiences: Necropolis, Zombie Inn, and Dark Terrors. Each area offers a different theme, but they all have one thing in common: heart-pounding scares. Tickets may be purchased for Necropolis only or for all three attractions. $18 for Necropolis only, $26 for combo ticket to Necropolis, Zombie Inn, and Dark Terrors 353-1987, email@darkarmies.com, www.darkarmies.com The Abandonment and Psychomanthium Fright Manor (2909 S. Merdidan, Indianapolis) is a staple Halloween attraction. Since 1982, Fright Manor has been creating some of the scariest Halloween experiences around. This year, patrons who make it through both features may receive a free tshirt. In addition, Indiana Ghost Hunters will be there Friday and Saturday with evidence of real ghost sightings and information for anyone interested. $20 per ticket, $5 off for FFA, police, firefighters and military personnel (with ID) Tonight through Thursday and Sunday 7-10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 7 to midnight frightmanor@aol.com, 767-7540

Somewhat Scary If you’re looking for thrills but not terror, the Haunted Forest Trail at Cool Creek and the Headless Horseman Hayride may be right up your alley. Some other suggestions that may not be fit for the young or easily frightened: Haunted Underground Railroad Ghost Walk by Unseen Press Westfield tours: Friday and Sunday at 7 p.m.

Noblesville tour: Friday at 7 p.m.

Indianapolis tours: Saturday at 7 p.m. www.unseenpress.com, 840-6456 “Your Guests Are Ghosts” at the Westfield Playhouse 1836 St. Rd. 32 West, Westfield Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.

Reserve tickets by calling 896-2707.

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DISPATCHES » Absent parents could go to jail – Michigan prosecutor Kym Worthy is pushing for a law that calls for jail time for parents who skip parent-teacher conferences, a plan some call inspired and others consider the nanny state run amok. Worthy pitched her plan last week to the Detroit City Council and is shopping it to the Wayne County Commission and state Legislature. Drawing a link between parental involvement and youth crime, Worthy wants a sponsor to guide the idea to law.

-The Detroit News » The ‘Twilight’ generation can’t read – A newly released study by the Association of Literary Scholars, Critics, and Writers (ALSCW) strongly suggests that two factors—a fragmented English curriculum and a neglect of close reading—may explain why the reading skills of American high school students have shown little or no improvement in several decades despite substantial increases in funds for elementary and secondary education by federal and state governments. Among the study’s findings: 1. The works teachers assign generally do not increase in difficulty from grade 9 to grade 11 2. Teachers do not favor close, analytical readings of assigned works.

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» Book fair – The Westfield Washington Public Library will have a Book Fair Nov. 7, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Barnes & Noble in Greyhound Plaza. By using voucher #10288421 when shopping in-store or online, 15 percent of your purchase will go to the Westfield Washington Public Library. Purchasing a NOOK will be included, and you can use it to download free eBooks from the library’s Web site. » Experienced teachers avoid bad schools? – A new state survey shows “experienced” Texas teachers are choosing to avoid tougher, lower-performing schools. Those teachers want to work in more affluent areas, forcing some school districts to pull from various programs like Teach for America to get highly educated young teachers in the classroom.

-www.educationnews.org » Spooktacular Halloween party – School Age Stuff will be a “Spooktacular Halloween Party” at the Westfield Washington Public Library on Oct. 27. Kids and adults are invited to wear their costumes to this free event that begins at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 896-9391 or visit www.wwpl.lib.in.us. No registration is required.

Warning signs of an abusive relationship COMMENTARY

By Becky Kapsalis October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and is a time for families to pay attention to warning signs of domestic abuse in teen dating relationships. The consequences are more significant than we might think, and start early on.

The abuse is more common than we think, with one of three teens reporting physical, sexual and threats of physical abuse in a relationship. One in four teens has been victimized through technology, whether by excessive or explicit text messages, phone calls or threats to share embarrassing pictures or videos. One in two of all teens, that’s half, in relationships reported being threatened, controlled or pressured to do things they didn’t want.

Regardless of age, gender, race, culture, or socio-economic status, violence and abuse can occur in any type of relationship including teen-age dating relationships. As parents and friends it is important to look for warning signs and pay attention. Unhealthy relationships often are characterized by extreme jealousy, possessive behavior, a need for financial control, and isolation from family and friends.

Start Strong Indianapolis (www.startstrongindy.com) lists the following warning signs that your child may be in an abusive physical, emotional, dating, bullying relationship:

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• You notice changes in the way your child acts or dresses.

• Your child has given up activities or hobbies that were once important to them.

• You notice your child’s girl/boy friend, parent, or sibling has very controlling behavior.

• Your child is constantly communicating with their girl/boy friend through texting, phone calls or internet use.

• You hear verbal abuse such as name calling or put downs directed at your child.

• You notice unexplained bruises which could be a sign of physical abuse.

In Hamilton County, Prevail Inc. sponsors and assists domestic abuse and physical and sexual violence. October is “Say No to Domestic Violence” month and visit www.prevailinc.com to learn more about domestic violence and what you can do to stop it.

Our children are worth more than a statistic, so ending domestic violence and teen abuse should be a priority. Hugs!

You can contact Becky Kapsalis at becky@indyparenthelp.com or 317508-1667 for Parenting Classes.

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Creative cover-ups just don't work GRAMMAR LESSON

By Brandie Bohney I have spoken out against the unnecessary and incorrect apostrophe added to words that are neither contractions nor possessive many times in this column. Today, I‘m taking that topic just a little bit further, and in a slightly different direction.

Correcting errors with superfluous apostrophes is important, but the corrections can’t be made in a half-bottomed attempt-to-be-cute cover-up.

Case in point: take a look at the picture my sister-in-law took for me while we were shopping at an outlet mall. Do you see that butterfly fluttering suspiciously between the L and S in GIRLS? Is it just me, or does that left wing look strangely like an apostrophe?

Now take into consideration that the shirt has several watercolor-like hearts as part of the graphic, but the only thing other than the letters that is outlined is the butterfly. And it’s the only butterfly on the shirt.

Sketchy? I think so.

Here’s the thing: If you make a mistake, fix it, particularly if the mistake is going into something important or widely distributed. A wonky solution intended to look cute isn’t fooling anyone, especially me.

The biggest problem is that the solution was lazy and transparent. It may have saved a little time and/or cash to make the apostrophe butterfly instead of removing the apostrophe entirely,

The infamous apostrophe shirt. but what does that say about this t-shirt-producing store? “We’re lazy and we think our customers are too stupid to notice.” Probably not the message they want to convey.

Then again, maybe that’s why it was at the outlet.

So if you find that something you or your company has produced has a grammatical error, fix it for real. Don’t just cover it up. People will notice if you take the shortcut, and it will make it look bad.

Brandie Bohney is a grammar enthusiast and former English teacher. If you have a grammarrelated question, please email her at bbthegrammarguru@gmail.com.

The terrible, no good standardized test day COLLEGE PREPARATION

By Tanna Hanger In the children’s book by Judith Viorst, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” a frustrated little boy gets scrunched, bumped, and humiliated as his day goes from bad to worse. Many high school students assume that they will experience a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day when they take the SAT or ACT test. The mere mention of these three-letter words creates varying degrees of test anxiety. However, being prepared can reduce this overwhelming sense of stress.

To understand the difference between the SAT and ACT, let’s break them down into simple terms.

Critical Reading+Math+Writing = SAT. The SAT reasoning test, three hours and 45 minutes, measures critical reading, math, and writing skills. Each section is scored on a 200-800 point scale, with 2400 being the highest possible score.

English+Math+Reading+Science+(Option al Writing) = ACT. The ACT, two hours and 55 minutes, consists of four sections: English, math, reading, and science. Each section is scored separately and then averaged for a composite score ranging from 1 to 36. An optional writing test is also offered.

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Which test is better suited to your strengths?

The ACT, an achievement-type test, assesses what you have learned in school. The SAT, an aptitude-type test, examines problem solving and verbal skills. The answer may best be determined by taking them both. Most colleges will accept either test and will consider the highest scores across all test dates for admission.

Take the SAT and ACT in the winter of junior year, then take one or both tests again in the spring. If you still need improved scores, take the necessary tests again in the fall of senior year. Studies have shown that scores generally go up the more times you take them.

Though more schools are making the tests optional, most colleges continue to require the SAT or ACT for admission. Before giving into fear of the unknown, understand these tests and focus on preparation. You’ll be able to embrace the day with courage and confidence, making it a pleasant, successful, no worries, very good test day.

Tanna Hanger is a college advisor at Carmel High School. The opinions expressed are her views and donot necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Carmel High School. Comments or questions can be sent to dsjpub@aol.com.

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DISPATCHES » Great wine for autumn – Wolffer Estates is one of Long Island's most visited vineyards. Elle magazine asked the folks there to recommend one wine they think is best suited for pairing with autumnal dishes. They suggested the 2005 Christian's Cuvée merlot. Full of ripe blueberries, blackberries, prune, fig, and cassis, the merlot has cedar and vanilla notes, with elegant hints of licorice and mocha—and it fills you up with warmth.

Buy it for $100 at www.wolffer.com.

-www.elle.com » Get a quick start at year-old Lambert’s – Lambert’s Lowery Organ Center, 573 Westfield Road, Noblesville, offers Quick Start music classes that teach you how to play the organ using color-coded music and large print. The business celebrated its first anniversary Oct. 14 with full house of 180 people at their location, where organist Seth Rye gave two performances.

For more information, call 773-2022. » October gardening tips – 1. Rake up the fallen leaves and use them as mulch for flowers and shrubs. Hardwood leaves such as oak and chestnut contain more plant food than those from softwood trees. 2. To balance all the harvesting, do a little indoor planting, which will liven up the house later. Calla lilies and begonias can be planted now, and paperwhite narcissi can be started.

-www.almanac.com » Practice carving online – Better Homes and Gardens’ Web site lets you play around with different pumpkin carving combinations or even freehand your own design - with an undo button. You’ll need a free membership to the site, but after completing the 30-second sign-up process, you can experiment until you find a carving you like.

It even lets you print off a stencil of your final design for use on a real jack o’ lantern.

Go to bhg.com/holidays/halloween/pumpkin-carving/carve-a-pumpkin to try it. » ‘Iron Man 3’ two years away – Disney, Paramount Pictures, and Marvel Studios announced last week that “Iron Man 3” will be released on May 3, 2013. Under a new deal, Disney will be responsible for the marketing and distribution of the film, and will also oversee “The Avengers.”

(The studio paid Disney $115 million for the transfer of rights.) Paramount will be releasing Marvel’s “Thor” on May 6, 2011 and “Captain America” on July 22, 2011.

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Singing Hoagy Carmichael

By Margaret Sutherlin Current in Westfield Songwriter Hoagy Carmichael’s life and music comes alive in the new and original production “Stardust Memories” by the Actor’s Theatre of Indiana.

The production is a simple one, where the music is the focus of the story and props are sparse, and the Actor’s Theatre staging, is the first time “Stardust Memories” has ever been performed. The production was locally written and organized by Terry Woods and Cynthia Collins and this particular performance is just the first imaginings of what participants hope will grow into a much fuller and developed production.

“The music is so wonderful and I hope we can bring his music back to life,” said Cynthia Collins, writer and director of “Stardust Memories”, and Actor’s Theatre of Indiana co-founder.

“I really want to introduce his music, because a lot people probably didn’t know he wrote so many of the songs they know, and to really and bring an awareness that he’s from Indiana and so brilliant and unique in his own right.”

Following a tradition of the Actor’s Theatre of Indiana to present pieces that really do reflect musicians and individual performer’s lives, “Stardust Memories” is certainly a reflection on Carmichael’s successes and troubles, as seen through his music. Told through Hoagy and his close friend and fellow musician Bix Beider-

stardust memories Presented by the Actor’s Theatre of Indiana November 4, 5 at 8 p.m.

Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center Tickets $25 online and at the door www.actorstheatreofindiana.org (317) 669-7983

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becke, the two men travel back through Carmichael’s life to see the origin of his music and his artistic and personal relationships.

“I feel so lucky being able to sing these songs,” said Judy Fitzgerald, Artistic Director and actress who plays several roles in the performance, including Hoagy’s wife. “I’ve enjoyed performing so much and it has been so collaborative throughout the process. Having Terry, one of the leading men in his field, has been like bringing the family back together. Everyone is ready for the performance.”

Born and raised in Indiana, Carmichael con-

tributed some of the classic American standards of his day. He studied at Indiana University and remained very involved in the state that so often influenced his music. As one of the token great American songbook musicians from Indiana, the timing of the Carmichael performance is quite in relation to the Actor’s Theatre Cole Porter production.

“Terry Wilson and I said, let’s do Hoagy, because no one does,” said Collins. “Don’t get me wrong, everyone loves Cole Porter, but Hoagy is so underrated. He was a true Hoosier. He lived here and Indiana was always a part of him, and he never forgot it.”

After the initial presentation, the Actor’s Theatre of Indiana hopes to continue to refine the production and expand “Stardust Memories” into a full stage show, though this concert promises to be just as entertaining as any production they’ve done.

Pick of the week

once upon a time in india What: Beautiful tales of India masterfully interpreted in Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre’s inimitable style When: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.

Where: Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis Cost: $25 for adults; $20 for students and seniors Info: gregoryhancockdancetheatre.org Details: For many years GHDT has been thrilling audiences with its exciting style of modern dance blended with the music, dance and culture of India. The company performs at numerous Indian events and has been embraced by this community. GHDT will open its 2010-2011 season with ONCE UPON A TIME IN INDIA. Colorful costumes, powerful music and dynamic choreography create a feast for the eyes and ears.

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Orange soup, black martinis and brie with spider eyes!

RECIPES

By Molly Herner Let this spooky Halloween party menu take you back to your childhood. This is an easy and delicious pairing consisting of appetizers and drink – all orange and black.

Molly Herner, is the baker/pastry chef at Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano.

You may email her at odette05@ aol.com.

Yellow bell pepper soup with black corn chips and sour cream Ingredients • 1 yellow onion • 4 cloves garlic • Olive oil • Salt/pepper • 6 yellow bell peppers • 3 carrots • 1 quart heavy cream • 3 cans chicken stock • 1/2 cup flour • Red pepper flakes • Splash white wine • 1 can crushed tomatoes Directions 1. Chop all vegetables into small pieces.

2. Saute vegetables and crushed tomatoes in a large soup pot with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to taste over med-high heat.

3. When vegetables are tender, add a splash of white wine and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add flour and combine thoroughly. Pour in cream and chicken stock and mix until smooth.

5. Add about 6 cups (or more) of hot water and then blend the soup in a food processor, regular blender or using an immersion hand blender until very smooth. The soup should be bright orange.

6. Garnish with crumbled black corn tortilla chips and sour cream before serving.

Spider baked brie with blackberry compote

Ingredients • 1 round brie cheese • 1 package of frozen puff pastry • 1 pint blackberries or mulberries • 1/2 jar blackberry jam Directions 1. Thaw the puff pastry over night in the refrigerator.

2. Place the one sheet of thawed pastry on a greased baking sheet and put the brie round in the center. Fold the pastry over to cover the cheese and trim off excess pastry.

3. With remaining pastry roll out eight long spider legs and place four on each side of the brie round.

4. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

5. For the compote, put jam and berries in a small pan and melt together over medium heat until berries have cooked down. Add some water to thin out, if needed.

6. Serve the brie with the compote poured over the top, alongside tart apples and stoned wheat crackers.

7. Use two green olive slices with pimento for the spiders’ eyes.

Midnight martini Ingredients • 1 ounce of Mandarin vodka • 3 ounces of Jagermiester liqueur • Splash of triple sec • Squeeze of orange Directions Shake well and garnish with an orange twist.

Jack-o-lantern martini

Ingredients • 3 ounces Mandarin vodka • 1ounce orange juice • Splash cranberry juice • Splash of triple sec • Squeeze of orange Directions Shake well and garnish with an orange slice.

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Garlic: Who knew so one small item could do so much?

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By Jennifer Jacobi I love cooking with garlic. It can be used in a variety of ways, as a spice, an aroma, a health benefit, or to keep the Vampires at bay. It is a great addition while making salsa, spaghetti sauce, salads, to flavor a loaf of French bread and to enhance the taste your steak, chicken or pork dishes.

It can minced, chopped, diced, or sliced and served fresh, roasted, or sautéed. You can also drop a fresh clove into your kitchen spritzer to infuse your olive oil.

Garlic comes in the shape of a bulb, and each piece used is called a clove. You can pick up a bulb for around 50 cents, and it should last around three weeks when kept in a cool dry place.

Garlic has many heart-healthy benefits and is known to support the immune system.

The use of powdered or pre-minced garlic, although convenient, cannot even compare to the freshness and liveliness that comes from using fresh, natural, unpreserved garlic.

The only thing that I don’t like about garlic is touching it. It’s sticky and messy and leaves your hands with a terrible odor for the next day or two. This is why you need a garlic press When looking for a user-friendly garlic

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press, make sure that you don’t have to peel the garlic before placing it in your press and mincing. That’s way too much work. Plus, this keeps your hands from smelling like garlic for three days after you make your dinner.

A good garlic press will save you time while cooking and money in the long run by using a fresh ingredient, and be a helpful benefit in your daily diet. But most importantly your cooking at home will have so much more flavor and personality. Just make sure to keep a mint on hand for each of your table companions.

Noblesville resident Jennifer Jacobi is a Pampered Chef Consultant and Director. You may contact her at www.pamperedchef.biz/ jenniferjacobi

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Rosie's Place

Chef/owner of Rosie’s Place Where do you like to eat? Mitchell’s Fish Market.

What do you like to eat there? Cedar plank salmon.

What do you like about Mitchell’s Fish Market?

I like the décor and I like the professionalism of their staff.

Mitchell’s Fish Market 14311 Clay Terrace Blvd., Carmel 317.848.3474

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Owner-chef Debbie Borgerais opened Rosie’s Place three weeks ago on the Courthouse Square, and it has become an immediate hit for downtown breakfast and lunch diners. Rosie’s Place is a breakfastlunch-pastry cafe serving made-from-scratch dishes. Debbie’s family is well-known in St. Louis, where her father, Ron Aman, established a trio of family-run owned cafeterias. Named for Debbie’s grandmother, Rosie’s Place has an old, home-style feel with most of the dishes, including Grandma’s biscuits, sausage gravy and corned beef hash, made with family recipes going back three generations. They roast and slice all of their meats and make their own bread, soups and pies. While the breakfast menu includes everything from eggs, homemade oatmeal and omelets to muffins, scones and biscotti, the lunch offerings includes a dozen distinct “sammiches” for $6-$8, eight salads and daily homemade soups.

For dessert, try the St. Louis Style Gooey Butter Cake and a cup of Rosie’s special blend of coffee.

68 N. 9th St., Noblesville 317.770.3322 | www.rosiesplace.net.

Hours: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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Jack Skellington, king of Halloweentown, discovers Christmas Town, but doesn't quite understand the concept in Tim Burton's "Nightmare Before Christmas."

From horrifying to horrible, here’s Hollywood’s tricks and treats

By Christopher Lloyd Current in Westfield If you’re like me, you’re gearing up for Halloween. As you dust off your skeletons and buy up candy in bulk, don’t forget to stock your

entertainment center with some appropriate videos.

Whether you like your scary movies schmaltzy or genuinely terrifying, here’s a horrifying list of the best and worst available.

Best

Worst

“The Nightmare Before Christmas” – This animated wonder somehow manages to be both child-friendly and seriously ghoulish.

“The Shining” – For my money, still one of the scariest movies ever.

Those two bug-eyed girls standing in the hallway ... brrrrrr!

“The Exorcist” – Nearly four decades later, it remains hard to watch.

Still amazed it didn’t get Jack Nicholson an X rating.

“Dawn of the Dead” – I’m talking about the 2004 remake, which is as good as zombie movies get.

“Halloween” – The original slasher flick still holds plenty of scares, due in no small part to John Carpenter’s haunting musical score.

“The Blair Witch Project” – So authentically creepy, this vérité gem spawned a decade of (inferior) imitators.

“Poltergeist” – Forget about “Exorcist” receiving an R, how did this hackles-raising frightfest get a PG rating?

“Evil Dead 2” – Despite its many comedic moments, this was Sam Raimi at his pre-”SpiderMan” scariest.

“Alien” – Unlike its action-pumped successors, this was a moody horror film set in space.

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” – A nostalgic, kid-friendly choice ... though I must say I find Linus’ obsession with pastoral demons unsettling.

“Troll 2” – A film so bad, it inspired a documentary called “Best Worst Movie” (which is actually good).

“Halloween III: Season of the Witch” – Masked killer Michael My"Troll II" the worst. ers is given the boot for a loony plot about Halloween masks implanted with killer computer chips.

“Earnest Scared Stupid” – Oh, Earnest, we hardly knew ye ... and what we did know was too much.

“I Still Know What You Did Last Summer” – And we still know how much this sequel sucked.”

“Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2” – Everyone involved with the original was pink-slipped, so it’s no surprise this new brew was box office poison.

“Hocus Pocus” – Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker play witches – bonus: no makeup required! – in this cursed comedy.

“Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood” – A fifth-rate horror franchise meets Ebonics and hip-hop ... da horror.

“Chopping Mall” – Teens are chased through a mall by a laser-wielding robot. We root for the robot.

“The Gingerdead Man” – Gary Busey plays a killer in a cookie suit. ‘Nuff said.

“Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things” – I secretly love this ‘70s zombie flick for its trashy charm.

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THEATRE Stardust Memories

Actors Theatre of Indiana will present “Stardust Memories: The Life and Music of Hoagy Carmichael” Nov. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m.

The concerts will take place at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Centre in the Frank and Katrina Basille Theater at 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis. Tickets are $25 each. For more information or reservations, call 669-7983 or visit www. actorstheatreofindiana.org.

White Christmas

The Christmas holidays arrive early at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road, with Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” continuing through Nov. 21. Based on the favorite Paramount Pictures film, the musical tells the story of two entertaining Army buddies who pay tribute to their former general by putting on a show in his picturesque, but struggling, Vermont inn.

Tickets range from $35 to $58. Price includes a buffet, with a fruit and salad bar, unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. For reservations and show times, call the box office at 317.872.9664 or visit www.beefandboards.com.

LIVE MUSIC Mickey’s Irish Pub

The following performances and events will take place this week at Mickey’s Irish Pub, 13644 N. Meridian Street. For more information call 573-9746.

Friday – Endless Summer Band Saturday – Whiskey Biscuits

Mo’s Irish Pub

The following musical acts will be playing live at Mo’s Irish Pub, 13193 Levinson Lane in the Hamilton Town Center, Noblesville. For more information, call (317) 770-9020.

Oct. 29 – Good Karma Oct. 30 – Forte

ART Critters

The Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s “Critters,” showcasing domestic and wild animals by more than 40 local artists, will be up through Oct. 29 at the Hamilton County Art Center & Birdie Gallery, 195 S. 5th St., Noblesville. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For more information call 317.

776.2278 or visit. www.hcaa-in.org.

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HALLOWEEN FUN Spooktacular

Primrose School of Noblesville, 15707 N. Point Blvd., will have its Spooktacular from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Guests are invited to come dressed in costume and visit each of the school’s classrooms treats and crafts from many different vendors in the Noblesville area. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact The Primrose School of Noblesville at 317.773.4900.

Headless Horseman

The 27th annual Headless Horseman event concludes Oct. 28-30 at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. The event features a spooky hayride, campfire storytelling, puppet shows, glow in the dark activities, scary-o-ke and the Disney movie “Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” Hugabug make-up lessons and Animalia. Gates open 6-9 p.m. Tickets: Thursday and Sunday tickets are $8 presale (at participating Marsh and O’Malia stores) and $10 at the gate. Friday and Saturday tickets are $12 presale and $14 at the gate.

Info: www.connerprairie.org, 317.776.6006

Barn of Terror

There has been an accident at the “biomedical research facility” and innocent people are turning into zombies at this year’s Barn of Terror, 19807 Hague Road , Noblesville. In addition to the haunted barn there’ll be a hayride (included in the admission charge). The Heroes of Noblesville will there on Kids Night, and Amazing Amuzementz will be doing face-painting and airbrush-tattooing on additional nights.

Hours: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 27, 6-8 p.m. Kids Night Oct. 28, 7-11 p.m. Oct. 29, 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 30 and 8-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Admission: $2.

Haunted Trails

Hike through the woods of Cool Creek Park, 2000 E. 151st St., Westfield, on a trail of terror or take advantage of the “scarefree” activities, which include a non-scary hayride, campfire with storytelling, and Halloween crafts.

Scotty Davis from Radio Now 100.9 will be there Oct. 25. The event is from 7-10 p.m.

Oct. 26-28. Admission to the trail is $5, and proceeds will benefit the Hamilton County Parks Department, Noblesville and Westfield High School , Hamilton County Sertoma Club, Amanda Strong Food for the Needy, and Carmel Kiwanas. For more information, contact the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department at 317.770.4400 or visit www.coolcreekhauntedtrails.com

Monday, November 15 3-5pm: Open House A Meet & Greet with Dr. Melillo and appearance by Radio Disney Brain Balance Center, 9510 N. Meridian Street, Suite D, Indianapolis 7-9pm: Parent Lecture Renaissance Marriott, 11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel Tuesday, November 16 10am: Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Brain Balance Center in Indianapolis 1-3pm: Parent Lecture Meridian Hills Country Club, 7099 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis 6-8 pm: Professional Lecture at Meridian Hills Country Club

All events are free and open to the public.

To reserve a seat or for more information, call 317-843-9200 or e-mail Julie Peterson at jpeterson@brainbalancecenters.com.

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Secretary of State

Dan Coats, Republican Personal: Married with three children and seven grandchildren.

Background: Served on the district staff of thenCongressman Dan Quayle and later served in the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate; stepped down from the Senate honoring a term-limits pledge in 1999 and joined former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole as Special Counsel with the law firm of Verner, Liipfert, Bernhard, McPherson and Hand.

Web: www.coatsforindiana.com Brad Ellsworth, Democrat Personal: Resides in Evansville, with his wife and daughter.

Background: He has represented the 8th Congressional District since 2007, and currently serves on the House Agriculture, Armed Services, and Small Business Committees.

Web: www.ellsworthforindiana2010.com Rebecca Sink-Burris, Libertarian Personal: Rebecca discovered libertarian ideas her senior year of high school when an older sister handed her Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged.”

Background: Rebecca has been married to her husband Mark for 35 years. Mark owns Burris Engineering Inc., which manufactures precision metal parts for turbine engines.

Web: www.electrebecca.com

Vop Osili, Democrat Personal: Vop Osili is a devoted husband, father, architect, businessman and civic leader. He resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Una, a professor of economics at IUPUI, and their two children.

Background: Osili is a founding partner of a green Indianapolis-based architectural design company that grew from a two-person operation into an a thriving 30-person business across Indiana and overseas.

Web: www.votevop.com Mike Wherry, Libertarian Personal: Wherry currently lives in Greenfield. He spends time doing volunteer legal work at The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic in Indianapolis.

Background: he spent five years as an officer in the U.S. Navy overseeing operations on the fast attack submarine U.S.S. Indianapolis stationed at Pearl Harbor.

Web: www.mikewherry.blogspot.com Charlie White, Republican Personal: Charlie White is a lifelong Hoosier and resident of Fishers.

Background: White spent more than nine years serving on the Fishers Town Council and has served as a leader to oversee the town’s unprecedented growth both economically and in population.

Web: www.charlieforindiana.com

US Representative District 5 Dan Burton, Republican Personal: Burton and his family reside in Indianapolis Background: Longtime incumbent; served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Reserves from 1957 to 1962.

Before his election to Congress, Mr. Burton held office in the Indiana State Senate (1969-70 and 1981-82), as well as in the Indiana House of Representatives (196768 and 1977-80).

Web: www.burton.house.gov Tim Crawford, Democrat Personal: Has lived in Indiana since age 4 and a graduate of Carmel High School Background: Is currently a senior estimator for Southern Retail Construction, which he says gives him a vast understanding of budgets and how to operate within them Web: www.timforushouse.com Richard (Chard) Reid, Libertarian Personal: Chard was born in Evansville and has lived in Indiana ever since. Chard and his wife, Kristina, currently live in Indianapolis with their daughter Karis.

Background: In 2008, Chard earned a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Indianapolis.

In 2009, he was awarded the "Key to Lawrence Township" for his outstanding service to the students of Belzer Middle School through the ministry Young Life.

Web: www.chardreid.com Jesse Trueblood, Independent Personal: Trueblood has been married for 26 years.

He has one son and has taught in the public school system for 24 years.

Background: A teacher with Carmel Clay Schools, this is Trueblood's first time as a candidate for office.

Web: www.truebloodforcongress.com

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Auditor of state Tim Berry, Republican Personal: Berry was elected Indiana’s 54th State Auditor in November of 2006. Berry serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the State of Indiana.

Background: During his tenure as State Treasurer, Berry returned 12 percent of his budget appropriation back to the state general fund, and since taking office as State Auditor, he has cut office expenditures 3.8 percent from prior levels.

Web: www.berryforindiana.com Sam Locke, Democrat Personal: Locke was born and raised in Connersville, Indiana, the son of Jeff Locke and Janice Steele Locke. He graduated from Connersville Senior High School.

Background: Locke is the current Treasurer of the Floyd County Democratic Central Committee and Chairman of the 9th Congressional District Young Democrats.

Web: www.lockeforauditor.com Eric Knipe, Libertarian Personal: Knipe, 30, is a resident of central Indiana.

Background: He currently works as a real estate broker and has experience running a small business.

Web: www.ericknipe.wordpress.com

treasurer of state Pete Buttigieg, Democrat Personal: Buttigieg was valedictorian of his high school class and went on to earn a degree from Harvard before studying economics at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar.

Background: He co-founded the Democratic Renaissance Project, an organization of young people dedicated to bringing new ideas into public debates, and serves as a Fellow at the Truman National Security Project.

Web: in.peteforindiana.com Richard Mourdock, Republican Personal: Richard is a licensed pilot with more than 2,000 hours of flight time, has been active in Christian Missions in Bolivia on many occasions and is a marathon runner. He and his wife, Marilyn, live in Darmstadt, Indiana.

Background: Richard Mourdock was elected as the 53rd State Treasurer in November 2006 and took office on February 10, 2007.

He brings to the office a 30-year record as a business leader in the Hoosier energy, construction and environmental industries Website: www.richarmourdock.com

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state sentate district 21 James Buck, Republican Personal: Married with five daughters Background: Elected to the State Senate in 2008; served in the State House of Representatives from 1994-2008 Web: www. senatorjimbuck.com Chuck Sosbe, Democrat Personal: Former firefighter in Kokomo Background: Has 13 years of experience in the Indiana General Assembly and a veteran of the United States Air Force Web: www.sosbeforsenate

state sentate district 29 Mike Delph, Republican Personal: Married with five daughters and member of Central Christian Church Background: First elected to the State Senate in 2005; served in the United States Army Reserve Web: www.in.gov/s29 Robin Shackleford, Democrat Personal: A resident of Indianapolis and president of the Indiana University Neal Marshall Indianapolis Alumni Chapter.

Background: Robin's extensive background in government service has included positions with the Indiana Department of Commerce, Indiana House of Representatives and Clerk of the Supreme Court.

Web: www.shacklefordforsenate.com

state Rep. district 29 Kathy Richardson, Republican Personal: Resident of Noblesville and member of First Christian Church of Noblesville Background: Currently serves District 29 in the Indiana House of Representatives; first elected to the House in 1992 Web: www.in.gov/h29 Joe Weingarten, Democrat Personal: Lives in Fortville; married with children and grandchildren Background: Served as an aerospace and mechanical engineer for the U.S. Air Force for 30 years Web: www.indianaforjoe.com

State Rep. District 32 P. Eric Turner, Republican Personal: Resident of Marion and member of the Gas City Area Chamber of Commerce Background: First served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1982 to 1986; has served District 32 from 1994 to present Web: www.in.gov/h32/

State Rep. District 35 L. Jack Lutz, Republican Personal: Resident of Anderson; married with three children and ten grandchildren Background: First elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1991; currently represents District 35 Web: www.jacklutz.com Pat Smith, Democrat Personal: Smith is a lifelong resident of east central Indiana. She and her husband of 38 years, Jerry, reside in Yorktown and have one son, Eric, who is a retired Marine officer.

Background: Pat is an independent small business owner and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Builders Association.

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State Senate District 88

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Terri Jo Austin, Democrat Personal: Married with two children.

Background: Serves House District 36 in Madison and Hamilton counties Web: www.terrijaustin.com Kim Builta, Republican Personal: Married with three children and two grandchildren Background: Part-owner of Rowland Title Company.

Web: www.kimbuilta.com Greg Noland, Libertarian Personal: Greg and his wife, Ann, have been married 33 years and have four children.

Background: Noland is the Chairman of the Advisory Council for the youth group, the Order of DeMolay. He has also served as a Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church in Anderson.

Web: www.gregnoland.com

Brian Bosma, Republican Personal: Married with two children and is a member of Grace Community Church.

Background: Serves District 88 in the Indiana House of Representatives; partner with the law firm Kroger, Gardis and Regas focusing his practice in local government and environmental law Web: www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r88/ John Kunzer, Democrat Personal: Dr. Kunzer is a native of South Bend and works as Chief Medical Officer for Indiana University Medical Group - Primary Care where he oversees eleven health care offices.

Background: Kunzer serves on the board of the Fathers and Families Center.

Web: www.kunzerforhouse.com

Robin Ward, Republican Personal: A 1975 graduate of Noblesville high school, Robin is a lifelong resident of Hamilton County.

Background: Robin was elected Noblesville Township Assessor in 1998 and re-elected in 2002 and 2006. Robin holds both her level I and level II Indiana Assessor-Appraiser Certifications and is in the process of completing the requirements for her level III. Website: www.robinlward.com

State Rep. District 38 Heath VanNatter, Republican Personal: Lifelong resident of Howard County; married with three children Background: Owns and operates VanNatter Construction, a homebuilding and remodeling company Web: www.vannatterforstaterep.com

State Rep. District 39 Jerry Torr, Republican Personal: Lives in Carmel with his wife, Stephanie.

Background: Serves District 39 in Indiana House of Representatives; member of all chambers of commerce in Hamilton County; works as the client executive for Hylant Group Web: www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r39/

State Rep. District 86 Edward DeLaney, Democrat Personal: Married for 41 years with three children Background: Served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant; Indiana Senate Democrat’s Majority Counsel from 1976 to 1977; Indiana Chairman of the 1992 Clinton-Gore Campaign Web: www.eddelaney.org Kurt Webber, Republican Personal: Married to Dr. Delise Webber; they have a son and daughter Background: Earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Indiana University School of Business Graduated cum lade from University of Illinois College of Law and owns his own firm, Kurt A. Webber P.C. Web: www.kurtwebber.com

State Rep. District 87 Cindy Noe, Republican Personal: Married for 38 years with two children and 13 grandchildren Background: Has served District 87 in the Indiana House since 2002; former CEO and majority owner of Hamilton County-based company IHM Facility Services, Inc. Web: www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r87/ Joe Hauptmann, Libertarian Personal: Hauptmann is a resident and educator in Zionsville.

For the past 20 years, Joe has been a physics teacher at Zionsville Community High School.

Background: Hauptmann has twice served as State Chair, once on the national committee, and three times on the national platform committee for the Libertarian party.

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Judge – Superior Court 2 Daniel Pfleging, Republican Background: Current serves as the Superior Court 2 judge and is running unopposed.

county prosecutor D. Lee Buckingham, III, Republican Personal: Has lived in Hamilton County with his son Daulton for more than 16 years; active member of his church in Fishers.

Background: Deputy Prosecutor in Hamilton County since 1995.

In that time, he said he prosecuted thousands of cases, from misdemeanors and traffic infractions to complicated and serious felony cases. I have worked exclusively in felony court for the last 13 years.

Web: www.buckinghamforprosecutor.com

clerk of the circuit court Peggy Beaver, Rebublican Background: Currently serves as the Circuit Court clerk and is running unopposed.

County Recorder Mary Clark, Republican

county sheriff Mark Bowen, Republican Personal: Mark and his wife Jackie were married in 1992 and reside in Fishers Background: Has served Hamilton County for the past 18 years as a member of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and was appointed Chief Deputy in 2003. He oversees the day-to- day operations of the agency’s 325 employees and manages its $18 million dollar budget.

Web: www.bowenforsheriff.com

county coroner Thurl Cecil, Jr., Republican Background: Currently serves as county coroner and is running unopposed.

County Commissioner DST. 1 Christine Altman, Republican Background: Currently serves as District 1 commissioner and is running unopposed.

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County Council district 1 Meredith Carter, Republican Personal: Resident of Indianapolis Background: Currently represents District 1 of the Hamilton County Council

County Council district 2 Christopher Brown, Democrat Personal: Married for 16 years with two children Background: Graduate of Indiana University School of Law; serves as Chair of Indiana Bar Association’s Intellectual Property Section; partner with Indiana’s largest patent and trademark law firm Web: www.brownforcountycouncil.com Judy Levine, Republican Personal: Resident of Fishers Background: Currently represents District 2 of the Hamilton County Council Web: None Mike Kole, Libertarian Personal: Resident of Fishers.

Background: Kole was the Libertarian Party of Indiana's 2006 candidate for Secretary of State, and secured continued automatic ballot access for LPIN through 2010.

Web: www.kolehardfacts.blogspot.com

County Council district 3 Steve Schwartz, Republican Personal: Resides in Noblesville Background: Currently represents District 3 of the Hamilton County Council Web: None Joseph Tucker, Libertarian Personal: Tucker is unmarried and a resident of Noblesville.

Background: Works as a consultant in the field of Web commerce.

County Council district 4 Paul Ayers, Republican Personal: Carmel resident; married for 40 years Background: Graduated from Purdue University and served active duty with the United States Marine Corps; current president of Mark’s Companies Web: www.ayersforcouncil.com

washington Township Trustee David Gill, Republican

washington township board Jim Carey, Republican Jim Peyton, Republican

Carl Steele, Republican

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Public QUESTIONS Indiana Court of Appeals – Second District “Shall Judge Cale Bradford be retained in office?” ❒ Yes. ❒ No. Indiana Court of Appeals – Fourth District “Shall Judge Melissa S. May be retained in office?” ❒ Yes. ❒ No..

Indiana Court of Appeals – Fifth District “Shall Judge Elaine B. Brown be retained in office?” ❒ Yes. ❒ No. Indiana Court of Appeals – Fifth District “Shall Judge Margret G. Robb be retained in office?” ❒ Yes. ❒ No. Constitutional Amendment – Public Question #1 “Shall property taxes be limited for all classes of property by amending the Constitution of the State of Indiana to do the following: (1) Limit a taxpayer’s annual property tax bill to the following percentages of gross assessed

value: (A) 1% for an owner-occupied primary residence (homestead); (B) 2% for residential property, other than an owner-occupied primary residence, including apartments; (C) 2% for agricultural land; (D) 3% for other real property; and (E) 3% for personal property. The above percentages exclude any property taxes imposed after being approved by the voters in a referendum. (2) Specify that the General Assembly may grant a property tax exemption in the form of a deduction or credit and exempt a mobile home used as a primary residence to the same extent as real property?” ❒ Yes. ❒ No. Westfield Washington Schools Referendum “For the next seven calendar years immediately following the holding of the referendum, pursuant to IC 20-46-1-8-(a)(1), shall the Westfield-Washington Schools impose a property tax rate that does not exceed twenty three cents ($0.23) of each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed valuation and that is in addition to all other property tax levies imposed by the school corporation?” ❒ Yes. ❒ No.

Polling places for Westfield residents 0701: East Westfield 1 Westfield City Hall, 130 E. Penn St., Westfield (Assembly Room) 0702: West Westfield 1 Westfield Middle School, 345 W. Hoover St., Westfield (North Section of Cafeteria) 0703: Eagletown Maple Glen Elementary, 17171 Ditch Rd., Westfield (Multi-Purpose Room) 0704: Joliet Little Eagle Creek Christian Church, 3233 W. 166th St., Westfield (Fellowship Area/ Classrooms) 0705: Horton Monon Trail Elementary, 19400 Tomlinson Rd., Westfield (Multi-Purpose Room) 0706: Oak Ridge 1 New Joy Lutheran Church, 316 W. 156th St., Westfield (Sanctuary) 0707: East Washington Washington Woods Elementary, 17950 Grassy Branch Rd., Westfield (Multi-Purpose Room) 0708: Southeast Westfield 1 Union Bible College, 434 S. Union St., Westfield (Gymnasium, William Smith Bldg) 0709: Village Farms 01 Village Farms Clubhouse, 453 Greyhound Pass, Carmel (Clubhouse) 0710: Village Farms 02 Washington Township Office, 1549 E. Greyhound Pass, Carmel (Board Room) 0711: South Westfield 1 Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E. 151st St., Carmel (Auditorium)

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0712: Village Farms 03 Village Farms Clubhouse, 453 Greyhound Pass, Carmel (Clubhouse) 0713: South Westfield 2 Cool Creek Nature Center, 2000-1 E. 151st St., Carmel (Auditorium) 0714: Centennial 1 Centennial Bible Church, 720 Liberty Dr., Westfield (Foyer) 0715: East Westfield 2 Washington Woods Elementary School, 17950 Grassy Branch Rd., Westfield (Multipurpose Room) 0716: Southwest Westfield Oak Trace Elementary, 16504 Oak Ridge Rd., Westfield (Multi-Purpose Room) 0717: West Westfield 2 Westfield Middle School, 345 W. Hoover St., Westfield (North Section of Cafeteria) 0718: Centennial 2 Centennial Bible Church, 720 Liberty Dr., Westfield (Foyer) 0719: Oak Ridge 2 New Joy Lutheran Church, 316 W. 156t St., Westfield (Sanctuary) 0720: Oak Ridge 3 New Joy Lutheran Church, 316 W. 156th St., Westfield (Sanctuary) 0721: Southeast Westfield 2 Union Bible College, 434 S. Union St., Westfield (William Smith Building, gym) 0722: The Village Merrimac HOA Clubhouse, 14828 Chamberlain Dr., Westfield (Main Room)

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DISPATCHES » Fashion and Art Show – PrimeLife Enrichment will hold its 2010 Fashion and Art Show tomorrow at the PrimeLife Center, 1078 Third Avenue SW, Carmel.

The doors will open at 11 a.m. and the event will feature wearable art clothing hand painted by the Indiana Decorative Artists Association as well as original jewelry designed by Katherine Kemp.

Tickets are $25 for members, $30 for non-members and must be purchased on or before Oct.21. No tickets will be sold at the door. For more information, call 815-7000. » Fall to pieces – Rag & Bone sent down a layered mix of thick knits, flannel plaid, marbled pants, and hikinginspired boots. To get the feel of this look, try neutral earthy tones, rich cable knits, and all-weather boots. Learn more at www. shopbop.com.

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High Point for next design season INTERIORS

By Vicky Earley The High Point furniture show is the Grand Poohba of interior design shows. It’s several long, high-energy days and sore feet were the result of strolling through multiple buildings and showrooms, searching for the standout products that hit client needs and desires.

Here is a sampling of what we can look forward to throughout the remainder of 2010 and into 2011 by way of trends: • Linen was everywhere. We saw it in upholstery, shades, bedding and even linen wrapped case goods.

• Turquoise, the Pantone color of the year was strong in home furnishings and accessories: chairs, lamps, chests, rugs, pillows and an actual turquoise stone-draped chandelier.

• Purple. Following in the footsteps of fashion, violets and purple popped up in upholstered pieces and pillow accents.

• Heavy metal rocked on. Interesting silver and gold leaf metal shapes and more tex-

ture seen again. Dainty metal floral designs adorned pendant lights. Textiles shone with a metallic cast.

• Reclaimed wood. This is a trend that feeds the appetite for “green” but casts a gloomy aura over a room. We saw showroom after showroom that featured so much of this look inspired by overcast February in Indiana. There were so many boutique type showrooms that featured the same look over and over. I predict that this look will wear out its welcome as trends do and become the shag carpet of 2010.

• Colorful accessories. Accents were beautifully bright and bold. As always, Company C, an area rug company that is focused on brilliant color, introduced collections that paired orange with teal. The Lily Pulitzer showroom was a vibrant field of pink, lime green and yellow. The Barkley Butera showroom was alive with cobalt blue, pomegranate red and linen white. Colors that seemed unrelated were used carefully to create a room ripe with interest. The

Vanguard and Bernhardt upholstery showrooms both offered a reprieve from the dreary grays of trend decorating with red leather, teal paired with green, and other unexpected combinations.

• Nail heads. Featured on chairs, beds, and mirrors, from antique reproduction styles to more modern pieces. We even found jewel studded nail heads in upholstery pieces!

• Glam is back in rich, decadent bedding and upholstery. Sleek lines still nod to the urban look but there is a definite return to the opulent.

• Price points. I was pleased to find that a number of vendors have become sensitive to the economic climate and are making alterations in their lines accordingly without sacrificing quality.

Vicky Earley is the principal designer for Artichoke Designs in downtown Carmel. If you have an interior design question, please contact artichokedesigns@aol.com.

There were so many boutique type showrooms that featured the same look over and over. I predict that this look will wear out its welcome as trends do and become the shag carpet of 2010.

» Three-piece suits are in – Labels like Spurr, Band of Outsiders, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ralph Lauren Black Label are making beautiful, modern threepiece suits great for the average guy.

You'll find that three-piece suits are really just a few bucks more than a two-piece, and the big extra you get is a vest—which keeps you looking sharp when you remove your jacket. This suit is available for $1,995 at www.dolcegabbana.com.

-www.gq.com » $500 socks? – If you’re looking to buy Christmas stockings, you might want to skip over Rodarte — the high-end fashion label unveiled $500 hand-crocheted socks that are literally full of holes. Made of multicolored angora goat mohair, the delicate items are “spot-dry only,” which means you can’t wash them along with your regular athletic socks.

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The health benefits of turmeric lie in the active ingredient called curcumin. This powerful Âť Women’s Health Symposium – compound gives turmeric its therapeutic benefits, Methodist Hospital Task Core will hold a its yellow color, and its pungent flavor. Curcumin Women’s Health Symposium tomorrow is a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants can neufrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montage at tralize free radicals and may reduce or even help Allison Pointe, 8580 Allison Pointe Bouleprevent some of the damage they cause. vard, Indianapolis. The event will include In addition, curcumin reduces inflammaa presentation by “America’s Nutrition tion by lowering levels of two inflammatory Leader,â€? author and TV personality Zonya enzymes, called COX-2 and LOX, in the body Foco on “The Power of One Good Habit.â€? and stops platelets from clumping together to Foco’s cookbook also will be available form blood clots. It also eases the inflammation for purchase and signing. Tickets are caused by the body’ allergic reaction to hista$40. Reservations are required and can mines, as well as trauma, injury and the stiffness be made by contacting ahs6265@yahoo. of over- or under-inactivity. com.

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results are still very early and not conclusive.

Curcumin’s effects may be due to its ability to stop the blood vessels that supply cancerous tumors from growing, and its preventive effects may come from its strength as an antioxidant, protecting cells from damage.

Turmeric may also be good for clearing the skin such as acne. The anti-bacterial properties help to restore the skins natural balance while eliminating the harmful bacteria. It also helps to improve circulation and the amount of nutrients the skin receives.

Tumeric extract has low bio availability as a powder. Supplements with an enteric coating allows the turmeric extract to be remain intact where absorbed more readily downstream in the digestive system. Many more therapeutic herbal and skincare products contain the Turmeric herb due to its benefits for inflammation and for clearing the skin. But always check with your doctor on taking any new supplement, particularly if on other medications.

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Botox for migraine relief BODY BEAUTY

By Barry Eppley The drug, Botox, has become a household name in less than decade. Who would have conceived that the use of an injectable drug for the treatment originally indented to help with muscle spasms would be such a phenomenon?

Botox was just recently approved by the FDA for use in certain types of chronic migraines. For people who struggle with migraines, this could be viewed as a near-miracle cure, offering almost instant relief that is both prolonged and presents no significant side effects. For migraine sufferers that have tried and failed to get relief with every other available treatment, and who have a very specific trigger located at the base of the neck, temple, or along the brow bones above the eye, Botox injections could be immensely helpful.

The theory is that the muscles pinching down around nerves, which come out of the bone in these areas of the skull causes the migraine pain, and thus weakening or paralyzing these muscles relieves pressure on the nerves. Botox can be injected directly into the muscles around these nerves to produce this muscle weakening. With the pressure on the nerve relieved, the trigger for the migraine is either eliminated or significantly reduced.

Plastic surgeons have long known of the potential beneficial effects of Botox for migraine sufferers. The number one location for Botox injections is for wrinkles between the eyebrows

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known as the glabellar furrows. This brow area, ironically, is exactly where the supraorbital and supratrochlear nerves emerge from the brow bones. They are well known triggers for migraines that come out of the eye area. Every plastic surgeon has seen from time to time patients that comment on how their headaches have been reduced after their foreheads have been injected with Botox.

Such observations have led plastic surgeons to try with good success the use of Botox injections at the back of the neck (occipital area) where the muscles attach to the bottom edge of the skull.

This is where the greater occipital nerves come out through. Occipital-based migraines are actually more common than those of the brow or eye area.

While plastic surgery has played a contributing role in discovering this new injectable treatment option for chronic migraines, it is also leading the way to a potentially longer-lasting treatment that for some migraine sufferers may be a ‘cure’. If Botox provides a dramatic migraine reduction through these trigger point injections, then surgically removing the muscle from these nerves should, in theory, produce a more permanent effect.

Dr. Eppley is an Indianapolis board-certified plastic surgeon.

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Current in Westfield Last week Clarian Bariatrics performed Indiana’s First da Vinci Surgery for weight loss.

Dr. John Ditslear performed the surgery at Carmel’s Clarian North Medical Center. The surgery, a roux-en y gastric bypass The da Vinci Surgery technology allows doctors to perform complex procedures with surgery, was performed on just a few tiny openings. This results in a less invasive operation and faster recovery time. two patients who are both recovering well post-operation.

One of the largest benefits of the da Vinci Gastric bypass is a treatment for obesity that procedure is for those patients who may not permanently resizes the stomach and reroutes the qualify for laparoscopic surgery due to severe digestive tract, which limits food intake and calorie morbid obesity, or extensive revision procedures. absorption. The da Vinci Surgical System provides In the past, those patients had to resort to open a minimally invasive surgical option for a variety of surgery. but with the da Vinci technology, they procedures through its robotic technology. Ditslear may qualify for this less invasive surgery. has been performing laparoscopic surgery for 12 The da Vinci Surgical System provides suryears and gastric bypass for 10 years. geons with benefits as well, including more pre“Virtually all weight loss surgeries performed cision and improved control of the instruments, at Clarian Bariatrics are laparoscopic surgerbetter visualization, and fewer complications. ies, which are less invasive than open surgery,” Although it is often referred to as a “robot,” Ditslear said in a release. “Additionally, da Vinci the da Vinci cannot act on its own, and is consurgery offers similar benefits to the patient, trolled entirely by the surgeon. Doctors may such as less recovery time, less pain, and less risk perform complex procedures with just a few of infection. It also enhances the patient’s safety tiny openings. This allows patients to get back by lowering the risk of complications.” to their normal routines, and back to life, faster.

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At St.Vincent Carmel Hospital, we know that a visit to the ER is no fun for anyone. So seeing you quickly and getting you home as fast as possible is our idea of hospitality. Which is why we’re one of the first hospitals in the nation to earn the prestigious designation of Emergency Center of Excellence. So the next time you find yourself in our ER, you won’t have to worry about overstaying your welcome.

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DISPATCHES » Job fair – The Noblesville Economic Development Department and Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear will host a Hamilton County Job Fair Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hamilton County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant Street, Noblesville.

The event will feature dozens of employers looking to fill a variety of positions and there will also be three 45-minute sessions providing tips on interviewing, résumés and strategies for finding employment. For more information, call 776-6345. » Financial workshop – Are you concerned how recent tax legislation will affect your bottom line as a business owner? Are you familiar with the sunset provisions surrounding estate taxes, personal income taxes, and long term capital gains? Join Joel Harris of Amicus Financial at the Monon Community Center for free educational workshop held Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. To RSVP, email joel@goamicus.com » Learn what top CEOs know – Howard Cox of Somerset CPAs will present the next installment of the company’s CEO Series of seminars. This upcoming presentation, entitled “The 7 Critical Things Successful CEOs Know,” will be held Nov. 2 from 8 to 9:30 a.m., including breakfast, at the Somerset Conference Center, 3925 River Crossing Parkway. The event is free, but e-mail seminars@somersetcpas.com to register. » iPads can help your business – Companies around the world are finding ways to utilize Apple’s iPad to better serve their customers. Mercedes Benz uses them as a new point of sale. Malaysia Airlines customers can now book, pay and check-in wherever they are and numerous businesses are utilizing the devices to give their customers more complete catalogues and simpler product searches. This is mostly being done with iPad software that is readily available from companies like Incentient.

-www.inc.com » Do more with your business’ Facebook page – Once your business has a Facebook presence, don't make the mistake of merely trumpeting your business or its products and services. Facebook provides a platform to involve your customers and share in new ways that extend beyond simply blasting out marketing sound bites. It's important to engage the audience and give them a reason to frequent the page. Involve the Facebook community in discussion. Make yourself or a representative of the business available to participate and respond.

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Dealing with life's backhoes, bulldozers DOUGH

By David Cain I followed a backhoe to work today. It was the longest five-mile stretch I can remember. The yellow flashing light on the top of the cab was a like a carrot, dragging a slow mule along its predictable path. The large tires of backhoe made it bounce wildly with a sense of recklessness that seemed out of place on Main Street. As I slowly trekked behind, following the smell of diesel and reacting only to the brake lights of the car in front of me, I was surprised to notice that I was actually going the speed limit.

Two things are surprising about that. First, I didn’t know a backhoe could go 35 miles an hour. I guess that explained the bouncing.

Second, I didn’t realize the speed limit was this slow. I felt like I was just puttering along. Surely I’ve gone this slowly before? It just seemed slower today because, well, there was a backhoe in front of me.

I hoped that the backhoe wasn’t a sign of the day. After all, sometimes at work and home I feel like I’m following a backhoe. I feel like my day is dictated by the brake lights in front of me. I feel like if I could just pass that backhoe, everything would somehow be better. It’s a bulldozer mentality. Forging ahead, clearing my own path, finding the fresh air that greets only those that dare to take it.

The backhoe phenomenon, as I’ve coined it, is not uncommon. A lot of folks can relate to the backhoe effect. It’s when you feel like you are going really slowly but you aren’t. It’s the anxiety that keeps you up at night, the feeling you get when you feel held back. Not reaching your potential, working all the time but never getting anything done, is all a part of the backhoe phenomenon.

Like a car wreck out of nowhere, it hit me. I can’t pass the backhoe, but perhaps I could just take another route. Perhaps there was a faster, or least a less anxious, path. Perhaps there was a route where I could drive my own race without the judgment of the backhoe. Perhaps. One thing is for sure; the backhoe wasn’t an ominous sign. It was simply a reminder that there are alternatives.

David Cain works at MediaSauce, a digital media and online marketing company in Carmel. David welcomes your questions or comments at David.Cain@MediaSauce.com.

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Type: Traditional, two story Age: Built in 1994 Location: Near 146 Street & Springmill Road Neighborhood: Springmill Villages Square Footage: 3,556 Sq. Ft. of finished living space Rooms: Awesome 4 bedroom, 2.5 baths, with 2-story entry and dual staircases. Spacious family room with vaulted ceiling and soaring fireplace. Eat in kitchen has abundant windows, stainless appliances and plenty of counter and cabinet space. Main floor also features a living room/dining room combo as well as a den. This home also has a finished, daylight window basement with plenty of storage. A truly great family home!

Strengths: Great floor plan at a super price. Nice attention to detail such as raised wood paneling. Convenient location.

Challenges: Kitchen & bathrooms lack some of the upgrades as compared to others on the market; such as solid surface counters. Finished basement is not as spacious as some. Although there is a large, fenced yard with screened-in porch, it does back up to Springmill Blvd.

“No because I haven’t seen a lot of info on events they are having there. “ Rose McKay Westfield

“No because I’m not sure I’ve heard enough about it.”

Krystal Terry Westfield

“I’d have to see the schedule, but I think it might be a possibility.”

Genna Vogelgesang Westfield

Keith Albrecht is a Realtor with RE/MAX serving Hamilton County and Indianapolis. Contact the Albrecht Team by phone at 580-9955 or via e-mail at team@keithshomes.com.

Nature’s Karma, located in Clay Terrace, opened at the beginning of October.

The store is meant to give back to the environment, and is full of organics and recycled merchandise, and fair trade items. Nature’s Karma works with the Carmel Green Initiative, striving to make Carmel a more environmentally friendly and aware city.

With items made out of typing keyboards, inner tubes, magazines, phonebooks, pop tabs and more, this innovative store has items and gifts that are unusual and original. This store features an organic line of skin care, made by the owner herself, Melissa Evans.

Evans, along with fiancé and partner, Christopher Evanson, work with local artists as contributors to this new store. Artists contribute fragrances, hats, soap bars and more. Nature’s Karma offers home décor, bags, jewelry, clothes, and crafty artwork. Although they have only been open for one month, Evans says the soy candles are definitely their best seller, though there is something for everyone in the store.

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Maserati Spyder and Coupe COMMENTARY

By Shawn Miller Well I have finally caved, the editors have wanted me to feature a basically used car for months now and I keep dragging cars out of the 80’s to highlight. That’s probably because we really can’t gauge how a car will age and which ones will be collectible shortly after they are producedit usually takes some time for them to “mature” so to speak. But this one is a no-brainer.

As soon as these came out I was anxiously waiting for the day when they would fall into the $20,000 range, and here we are. That’s right boys, you can now buy a world class Ferrariengined sports car with all the modern bells and whistles for the price of a Camry.

The Spyder was first unveiled to the public at the 2001 Frankfurt Auto Show with the Coupé following at the 2002 Detroit Auto Show. Sales in the U.S. began in 2002. The Spyder heralded Maserati’s return to the North American market after an 11 year hiatus, and was selected

by Forbes as the Best GT for 2001. Both were designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of ItalDesign, who also designed the Maserati Ghibli. Both models utilize the shared platform based Ferrari/ Maserati 4244cc engine (luckily chain driven) which develops 390 horsepower at 7000 RPM. The manual transmission is a six-speed with foot

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You can now buy a Ferrari-engined sports car with all the modern bells and whistles for the price of a Camry.

operated clutch or Cambiocorsa (Italian, meaning “race change”), an electrohydraulic manual transmission that uses an F1-type gearbox with shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

More of a Gentleman’s touring car than its Cavalino’ed brethren, these cars are quite comfortable, if not plush. The interior is beautifully finished in keeping with Maserati tradition.

While the exterior is a tad benign, it doesn’t attract as much attention from law enforcement, always a plus in an exotic car.

Prices will remain stable and move north as time progresses. You could literally drive this car for years and sell it for the same thing you paid for it - a “free car” if you will.

Shawn Miller is a lifelong car collector and president of SignificantCars.com, a successful collector car brokerage with a showroom at 2225 E 54th St, just west of Keystone.

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DISPATCHES » Which hotspots are fastest? – PC World tested phonebased (Droid X) and free-standing (MiFi) mobile hotspots on the AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon networks to see which ones pump out the best speeds and have the most consistent connection and found that the Cradlepoint PHS-300 freestanding unit ($300), which works with AT&T devices, had the fastest MacBook and iPad connection speeds. The device requires a service plan of $35 to $60 per month.

-www.pcworld.com » Kinder, gentler e-mails – An attitude adjustment for e-mails, the ToneCheck plug-in for Microsoft Outlook scans outgoing e-mail messages and flags wording that could be interpreted as harsh, angry or offensive. The software flags words like “hell” or “damn,” giving you the option to change the words or send the e-mail anyway. Start too many sentences with “you,” for example, and it flags the e-mail, too. One drawback: The program cannot detect sarcasm. The software is in free beta testing.

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By Gary Hubbard Are you having problems with DVDs that burn not working on other players? The first thing to understand is that burning DVDs for use by others is nothing like burning CDs for others.

It’s very common to create DVDs on a computer that can’t be read by traditional playback only DVDs because the process used to burn disks on your computer and the commercial DVD creation process are quite different.

Computer-based DVD burners change the reflective surface of writeable DVDs, which can create large variances in the finished product. Commercial DVDs are ‘pressed’ for much tighter tolerances instead of ‘burned’ which is why they generally playback on just about any player.

Although there are implied standards for recording DVDs, they can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer for both the burning and playback sides, which is why a DVD that you create will be readable by some players and not by others.

In addition, there are a myriad of recording formats. The first thing you want to make sure of is that the blank DVDs are a format that’s supported by your DVD burner.

Not all DVD burners can write to all of the above formats and the same holds true when you try to play the disks back, especially on an older DVD player. You can try experimenting with any

of the formats that your burner supports to see which one seems to be most compatible with your audience.

The brand of disks you use should not make a difference as long as you stick to a name brand disk and the recording format which matches your burner’s capability.

As far as the burning speed, the general rule of thumb is that the slower you burn, the more likely it can be read by a larger number of playback systems. For example, even though you’re burner is capable of burning at 48X, you may want to notch it way down.

Another possible cause of the errors can come from using the computer for another task while it is burning a DVD. The best way to burn a DVD, especially on older computers, is to reboot the computer to replenish all the resources and then go directly into the burning software and do nothing else until it is finished.

Hopefully these tips, and a possible good cleaning of your burner with canned air, should help solve your problems.

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And baby makes three?

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By Rachael Noble It seems in our society the natural progression of things is to graduate from college, begin a career, settle down with our sweetheart and start having children. But just as I feel we shouldn’t buy into the myth that everyone should purchase a home regardless of income and means (waiting until finances are properly sorted out is obviously the wiser choice), we should also not buy into the myth that everyone should jump into having kids. Taking into consideration lifestyle, income, career and future goals is essential before making the life changing decision of having a little one.

Consider the following: • Is your relationship with your spouse as solid as it can possibly be? Of course there are always going to be problems to work out but if your relationship is unhealthy, having children is only going to bring problems to the surface (and then some).

• Are you ready to spend the next 18 years putting many of your plans on hold, cutting down on travels, spending years of evenings and weekends at home, instead of out partying (getting a babysitter isn’t always as easy as you might think)? Selfishness goes out the door the minute that baby pops her little head into this world.

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• Is your career a high priority in your life?

How much of a priority do you still intend it to be after your baby comes? Remember, as hard as you may try to continue your lifestyle, that baby is going to dominate your world, especially in the first 5 years.

It’s not bad to be career minded. And some people are able to juggle both successfully. But there are many who feel guilt over not spending enough time with their child while their career hits into high gear.

And it’s also not a bad thing to not want to have children period. Some people want to live their lives traveling and building success. It’s better to not have a baby than to leave it up to other people to raise it so that you can continue your pre-child lifestyle.

Having a baby is one of the biggest and most impactful decisions of our lives. Don’t just look at the perfect neighbors the Smiths and think it’s easy as pie. Be prepared that this little bundle that causes years of sleepless nights is now your biggest responsibility, and of course, your biggest blessing!

Rachael Noble is a single Carmel resident and contributing columnist. She can be reached at nobleadvice@yahoo.com.

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Hearing music between the notes resolution. There is a “beat” in music, Begbie SPIRITUALITY noted, the same way there is a “beat” in our lives,

By Bob Walters and a meter in mankind’s relationship with God. “Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm Exhibit A is the Bible. God’s interaction, 46:10 silence and surprises are easily compared to There was a 30-year period of my life from the movements of a classical symphony where my mid-teens to my mid-40s that I didn’t go properly placed pause or a tension-filled passage to church and was utterly without conviction leaves us gasping for resolution. about God. Spiritual silence is not uncommon in our lives.

God was quiet and I wasn’t listening anyway.

There are, quoting Begbie, “in-between times…

College and career and home and family when it seems God is on vacation…when grace filled life’s gaps. The idea of going to church doesn’t seem very amazing anymore.” That’s when or being a Christian seemed a grim, limiting, it’s time to listen between the notes. monochromatic, spirit-shrinking, intellect killRecount the Old Testament’s trials and truths; ing enterprise. then consider God’s silence before the appearance My experience since coming to Christ has of Christ, signaling the salvation of mankind. been the opposite of that. Any Christian who Jesus Christ, Begbie teases, “is the Big Downstrides humbly but confidently in his or her walk with the Lord can relate to the joy, wonder, beat” providing humanity with the expectation, hope, and discipline for the symphony yet to color, freedom and thought of Christian life. come. God’s silence should be for us a time of I’ve been reading “A Place for Truth”, by Jerprayer and trust in God’s resolution, not despair. emy Begbie a thought inspiring new book which Once I only paid attention to the simple melorecounts various discussions on “truth” at leading U.S. college campuses sponsored by the Christian dies and dissonant noise of life, with no clue how to appreciate the divine music between the notes.

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Beat those winter blahs with a bargain basement BASEMENTS

By Randy Sorrell While winter is a four letter word to me, I do especially love my basement during the winter months. The lack of sun, short days, cold nights and simple gloom is in direct competition with the grace of the season and the relaxed pace.

Fortunately, we still have another four weeks of happy sunshine before society retreats to our amped up lower levels.

Exercise Space Ours is a modest lower level by Hamilton County standards. Sure, we have a dedicated exercise area. In fact, it is the largest part of the lower level. The modern equipment coupled with edgy framed athletic prints screaming “go get ‘em” quotes are edgy elements designed to prompt a sophisticated look and feel. A few large mirrors and juiced sound system in any exercise room elevates the intensity. When the gloom of winter sets in, you can find me there.

Media Room We would all love to have a formal media room or home theater, but sometimes it’s just not in the budget. When that’s the case, there are affordable options. The cost of plasmas and flat screens has plummeted and pre-boxed surround systems can be just as nice as their pricier

counterparts. Call a decorator friend for a few tips and suddenly your home theater is ready for the latest flick. What a great place for the repurposed sofa and slightly outdated recliners, especially with colorful throw pillows and accent rugs.

Basics Nevertheless, to get anywhere with a lower level, it simply has to be finished. What does that mean? It means a basic design, construction drawings and a building permit from the city and a little dust upstairs as various teams of skilled workers transform the once cold concrete stale space into something very livable.

As tempting as it may be, do not skip getting a building permit. It’s not a bid deal until the city officials discover and then be ready to answer a lot of uncomfortable, costly questions.

Looking for a new happy place this winter?

Update your lower level, transform the screen porch to a sunroom or modernize the kitchen and watch the smiles multiply.

Randy Sorrell is president of SURROUNDINGS by NatureWorks+, a Carmel home improvement firm.

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By David Decker Glass bathroom shower doors generally last a long, long time.

And if your shower door has lasted a long, long time, my guess is that it still mostly works fine and mostly looks, no offense, old.

Typically a large, focal point of any bathroom, a shower area with an updated exterior appearance provides an immediate and dramatic improvement to the bathroom’s overall look and feel.

The very best looking, luxurious shower doors are the frameless variety. Made of heavy, rigid glass sometimes up to a half-inch thick, frameless doors have little or no metal framing and are best suited for large bathrooms with dramatic shower presentations.

Clear frameless enclosures are most popular in master bathrooms, although shading, design and etching provide endless options for a unique stylistic statement. Frameless doors are not as watertight as other styles, but they look awesome.

Semi-frameless doors typically have no frame on the swinging or sliding door itself, but have a minimal metal frame around the door casing.

They’re great in normal size bathrooms, provide a nice blend of function and style, and are easily customized.

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common in older, original construction, and usually not something we use.

One other note: the more metal, the harder it is to keep a shower door clean. Also, better shower doors have the ShowerGuard coating which prevents the pitting and ridges that lead to the cloudy, never-quite-clean look on older doors.

Replacing shower doors is something you’ll most likely want a professional to do. Even we know that the best work is done by experts, and for these unique home improvements we often partner with Mirror Concepts of Carmel (they provide bathroom mirrors and shower enclosures for the annual Indianapolis Monthly Dream Home).

How much longer do you want your glass shower door to last?

David Decker is president of Affordable Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Carmel (877-252-1420, www. affordablekandb.com). Have a home improvement question? E-mail David at david.decker@affordablekandb. com, and he will answer in an upcoming column.

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Lap of luxury

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By Dick Wolfsie If what I just read is true, I may have a disease called erythema ab igne. I had never heard of it before now. Nor, apparently, has the spell-checker on my computer. If I have the illness, the same squiggly red lines that appeared underneath those words will appear all over my legs, as well. Also a few blotches and a little mottling. I can hardly wait to take my pants off to check.

The disorder is a result of having your laptop computer rest on your lap for hours upon hours. The effect is a discoloration of your skin that is disgusting to look at and potentially dangerous. Wait, I might be confusing this with going to a tanning salon.

Erythema ab igne (EAI) was first identified by two Swiss doctors who learned that people in pricey ski chalets found it was cheaper to warm up their laps than to turn up the thermostat. The two MDs in Switzerland were just thrilled to discover a new illness because the Swiss are so health conscious that even a computer virus is covered by socialized medicine.

What is interesting about this malady is that scientists also did research with youngsters who played video games up to 12 hours a day and discovered that these kids had also overheated their legs, but never noticed that most

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of them had fried their brains, as well.

Like most diseases, EAI is commonly referred to by a name that is easy for the lay person to remember. Doctors are calling it Toasted Leg Syndrome but I’m hoping they’ll reconsider that decision. When I think of toasted, it conjures wonderful images and memories like Post Toasties and toasted marshmallows.

But nowadays, everything is toasted. If they snuck in Toasted Leg Syndrome on Panera’s menu between the turkey and artichoke Panini and the sesame bagel with seared ahi tuna, I don’t think anyone would notice, and you’d probably get chips with it.

My brother in New York spends a great deal of time online. He once dozed off while emailing with the computer resting on his legs and woke up a few hours later to a searing pain.

He jumped up from his recliner and starting hopping around the room. His $700.00 computer crashed onto the floor. Even for Manhattan, that’s a lot of money for a lap-top dance.

Dick Wolfsie is an author, columnist, and speaker. Contact him at wolfsie@aol.com.

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By Mike Redmond Another birthday has passed without incident: no drama, no foolishness, no police or fire department presence. Actually, I’ve been keeping sort of a low birthday profile since my 40 birthday when NRBQ, one of my top three bands, sang happy birthday to me while I was reviewing a show for work. It’s kind of hard to top that so I haven’t even tried.

Middle age birthdays are really in the No Big Deal category of life events anyway. After a certain amount of a card, a cake, a book it’s really just another day.

The way I see it, your first 12 or 13 birthdays are all big deals: “Oh my goodness, look who’s turning 4! 5! 6!”, and so on. You get a couple of so what years until you turn 16 and 21.

From then on, the only birthdays which matter are the decade birthdays. Then once you hit 80 or so, the whole thing starts over again: “My, my, look who’s turning 84! 85! 86!”

I’m not much for birthday presents. I know some people place a lot of emphasis on loot but I got over that a long time ago. It was my ninth birthday, in fact. My present that year was the Dick Tracy set, complete with a toy Tommy gun and snub-nose revolver with shoulder holster. It

was just the thing to have around in case Mumbles or Flattop showed up on Gilmore Road. I couldn’t wait to show my fellow neighborhood crime fighters.

My attention was diverted by the birthday pie-cutting ceremony and the niceties observed, I turned to don my holster and pick up my Tommy gun, only to find them gone.

Then I glanced out the front window to see my brother P.D. demonstrating the smooth action of the machine gun while all the kids in the neighborhood passed around my pistol and holster for inspection. P.D. had clearly overstepped his authority, so of course I threw a fit. Mom took swift action.

What happened? I got in trouble for being a brat on my birthday and had to spend time in solitary confinement while P.D., as usual, got away.

That kind of took the zing out of the whole presents thing for me. Besides, if it’s presents I want, I’m content to wait for Christmas. Just don’t forget my pie.

Mike Redmond is an author, journalist, humorist and speaker. Write him at mike@ mikeredmondonline.com or P.O. Box 44385, Indianapolis, IN 46244.

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Caring for your pet's teeth

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By Dr. Greg Magnusson You may have heard your veterinarian recommend a professional under-anesthesia “dental” cleaning of your pet’s teeth, often with an attached estimate for dental services that is more than you likely spend on your own teeth in a year. What’s up with that?

First of all, if you were to stop brushing your own teeth, how long do you think it would be before your oral health became a medical concern? Or, put another way, if you didn’t brush, how many times per year would you likely have to visit the dentist to keep your mouth as healthy as it is now?

Studies are ongoing, but there is strong evidence that bacteria from your own mouth can travel through your blood and cause heart disease and stroke, kidney disease, fetal development problems, diabetes, and lung disease.

Similarly, bad doggy breath caused by oral bacteria can lead to disease elsewhere within their little bodies, and along with that, a shortened, less healthy lifespan. Besides all that, diseased kitty and doggy teeth are unhealthy, unsightly, stinky, and painful. By the age of just two, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some form of periodontal disease.

Clearly, brushing teeth keeps oral bacteria levels at a minimum, and that’s one of the reasons we should all be brushing our cat’s and dog’s teeth regularly. Consider planning and budgeting for a regularly scheduled dental appointment for your pets with your veterinarian at least once a year to keep the mouth and body healthy.

But why do we need to put them under anesthesia?

» Pessimistic dogs have greater separation anxiety – Dogs with a "food-bowlhalf-empty" attitude are more likely to bark, yowl and chew when left alone than dogs with a sunnier outlook, according to a new study. Researchers in the United Kingdom found that dogs who expected to find food in their bowls were much more relaxed when their owners were away than those who expected the worst - an empty food bowl. The research may help animal shelters match dogs to appropriate homes.

-www.msnbc.com » Feeding young kittens – When it comes to feeding young kittens, the bottle-and-nipple method is infinitely better and safer than the eye-dropper method. If you must resort to a dropper, though, allow the kitten to suck the milk out; do not squeeze. If you squirt milk into the kitten’s mouth, it could get into your kitty's lungs, resulting in pneumonia.

You should be able to wean you kittens off of the bottle starting at around three weeks by placing a milk replacement in a shallow saucer.

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Well, first of all, a thorough cleaning includes scraping under the gum line with a handheld or ultrasonic scaler, a process no dog or cat will sit still for.

Reason number two, though, is equally important: anesthesia allows us to do a thorough oral examination for tooth fracture, infection or tumors. The oral cavity is the fourth most common place for cancer.

Honestly, as I tell my clients, I suspect if you just brushed the outer surfaces of these eight teeth every other day, you would be doing your pet a world of good.

Here’s a tip: the largest teeth in your dog’s and your cat’s mouth also happen to be the ones most likely to become damaged by disease.

These are the upper canine teeth, labeled by a “C”, and the upper fourth premolar teeth, labeled PM4.

Dr. Magnusson, a practicing veterinarian for the last decade, is now the owner of Leo’s Pet Care, a new veterinary hospital located at 106th and College.

Contact Dr. Magnusson at DrM@LeosPetCare.com or 317-721-7387 (721-PETS).

PETS OF THE WEEK Charli is a nine-year-old female fawn Mastiff/Boxer mix. Charli is a very sweet girl who doesn’t know a stranger. She is house trained and she has a wonderful disposition and temperament. Charli was surrendered by her family due to financial hardship reasons so she desperately wants to get back into a loving home environment soon. She is outgoing and adores people of all ages, however she would probably prefer a home with older children just because she isn’t as rowdy as she used to be.

Clover is a one-and-a-half-year-old black and white male DSH. Clover is a friendly boy with lovely gold eyes. He is neutered and litter box trained and he gets along well with other cats. Clover arrived at the shelter last January as a stray and he has been patiently waiting for his forever home. He has nearly spent more than half of his life in the shelter, please don’t let him spend another day without a loving family to call his own.

For more information on these and other animals at the Humane Society, call 317-773-4974 or go to www.hamiltonhumane.com

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